Dedicated and compassionate School Counselor with 13 years of experience in fostering a supportive environment for students. Committed to helping adolescents navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges to achieve personal growth and success.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor Grade 5-8
Harrington Park School District
09.2021 - Current
Create action plans for work with individual students
Established a year long CASEL aligned classroom guidance curriculum for grades 5-8 character education classes based on observed needs
Teach monthly classroom guidance lessons with grades 5-8
Establish lunch-time small groups on the topics of social skills, divorce and relational aggression in girls
Establish school-wide behavioral initiatives for students
Support 8th graders and their families during transitions to high school by providing guidance on course selection, writing recommendation letters and sharing transcripts for applications to private high schools
Assisted in creating a school-wide wellness room for students and staff to use
As a school test coordinator, implement all facets of state testing and district testing
School Anti-Bullying Specialist
Assist in establishing tiered support plans for referred students during RTRI
School Counselor Grade K-4
Harrington Park School District
09.2010 - 06.2021
Provided individual and group counseling to students, addressing issues such as academic difficulties, behavioral concerns, and personal development
Created school wide initiatives for students and staff
College Advisor
Expert Tutoring and College Advising
Assist students in all aspects of the college admissions process
Education
College Advising Program -
Teachers College, Columbia University
08-2024
Master's Degree - School Counseling K-12
Montclair State University
05-2010
B.A - Psychology and Elementary Education
Montclair State University
05-2007
Skills
Solutions-focused
Student counseling
Collaborative teamwork
Relationship building
Goal setting
Affiliations
BCSCA- Bergen County School Counselors Association
NACAC
Timeline
School Counselor Grade 5-8
Harrington Park School District
09.2021 - Current
School Counselor Grade K-4
Harrington Park School District
09.2010 - 06.2021
College Advisor
Expert Tutoring and College Advising
College Advising Program -
Teachers College, Columbia University
Master's Degree - School Counseling K-12
Montclair State University
B.A - Psychology and Elementary Education
Montclair State University
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